Most taxes are paid by corporations and their wealthy owners, not working families. Without employees, companies fold or relocate. That's why no cities want the employers of illegals in their towns busted.
Productive employees are an asset to a community, not a liability. I see where your Legislative Analysis Office has projected a $6 Billion budget surplus for California for 2006 based upon the economic boom you are experiencing. Where would you be without 15% of your workforce?
I will not participate in a typical, open borders, circular argument with you.
It should be simple. Only legal citizens should be able to participate in all that this country offers. That includes jobs, health care, education, driving, etc. Non-citizens (illegals) should not have the same "rights" as citizens.....period. Otherwise, where is the benefit of being an american citizen?
Pretty simple from my point of view.